Computer Scientist, DR-02/03 AFRL/IZC

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 20 March 2024.

The HQ AFRL Digital Capabilities Directorate Cybersecurity Management Division (IZC) seeks to hire a mid-level, non-Supervisory Computer Scientist located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Position duties include, but are not limited to:
• Research DoD/AF policy and processes regarding cybersecurity and advise on implementations in a research setting. 
• Interface with AFRL Technical Directorate CITO, ISSM, and Program Managers to advise on cybersecurity polices, processes, and challenges.
• Act as Security Controls Assessor including preparation of Security Assessment Reports to advise Authorizing Official in authorization decisions. 
• Support Security Controls Assessor Representative in application of AFRL Risk Management Framework to evaluate effectiveness of security controls.
• Communicate with DoD, Air Staff, Major Command, and AFRL leadership on requirements and issues related to cybersecurity.
• Participates in AF S&T Cybersecurity Working Group to develops policy and A&A governance structure to meet unique needs of laboratory community. 
• Participate in projects and on cross functional teams to improve AFRL cybersecurity processes, systems, services, policies and documentation.
• Champion approach to provide cybersecurity while enabling the complex needs of the AFRL technical environment.

Telework

No, this position is not eligible for telework opportunities

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• Computer Scientist (1550):  To meet eligibility of a Computer Scientist, applicants must meet the following basic requirements. Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.  For a full description of the 1550 requirements, see the following Occupational Requirements here:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent grade level of the position being advertised

• US Citizenship

• The ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

• You may be expected to travel for this position

• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.

• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

• Incentives may/may not be offered

• This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring a Level 2 Practitioner

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in challenges and requirements of cybersecurity in the diverse information technology environment supporting the research mission needs of AFRL.
• Experience with a wide variety of IT systems, including laboratory equipment, networks, flight operations and cloud computing.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Certification(s) to satisfy DoD 8140 for work code 612 Advanced.

REQ# 88059

Series

1550